Pure Storage FlashBlade //S500
The Pure Storage FlashBlade //S500 is a high-performance scale-out file and object storage system engineered for AI training, deep learning, GPU clusters, and high-frequency analytics pipelines. With dual-socket Intel Xeon compute blades and PCIe Gen 4 fabrics, it delivers extreme throughput and low latency at scale.
Specifications
| Brand | Pure Storage |
|---|---|
| Family | FlashBlade |
| Form factor | 5U modular chassis |
| Released | Jun 2022 |
| Chassis form factor | 5U modular chassis supporting up to 10 compute blades and 40 DFMs |
| Operating system | Pure Storage Purity//FB |
| Processor | Dual socket Intel Xeon processors per compute blade |
| Storage media | DirectFlash QLC Modules (24.7TB, 49TB, 75TB) |
| Maximum raw capacity | Tens of petabytes across scale-out chassis clusters |
| Networking | Dual Fabric Modules providing 100GbE and 400GbE uplinks |
| Protocols | NFSv3, SMB, S3 Object |
| Management | Pure1 and Purity REST API |
Generations
- Previous generation: Pure Storage FlashBlade Classic
Check compatibility with Pure Storage
Before you buy, confirm the exact configuration against the vendor's own lists: firmware levels, operating systems, adapters and optics that Pure Storage has tested with the Pure Storage FlashBlade //S500.
- Compatibility Pure Storage compatibility matrix (free vendor sign-in)
- Support Pure Storage Support
Equivalent models from other brands
FAQ
What makes the //S500 ideal for AI pipelines?
High-bandwidth 100GbE/400GbE fabric connectivity and dual-socket compute blades feed data directly to high-density GPU clusters.
Does FlashBlade //S500 support S3 object locking?
Yes, Object Lock and SafeMode protect S3 buckets and file shares against ransomware and tampering.
Buying or selling FlashBlade //S500?
New, refurbished or used. Tell us the quantity and condition and we connect you with a vetted reseller in your region, usually within one working day.
Sources
- Pure Storage FlashBlade //S Overview, checked 2026-10-28
- Pure Storage Documentation - FlashBlade //S, checked 2026-10-28